Longmont Colorado

Longmont, which is located within Boulder County a few minutes northeast of Boulder, is a city of 22 square miles with about 83,000 residents, more than 300 days of sunshine, and a spectacular view of Long's Peak and the Rocky Mountains. Our city sits at an elevation of 4,979 feet above sea level and we enjoy a relatively mild climate that's perfect for the ample outdoor recreation activities available to us.

Residences in Longmont are primarily single-family homes. Most of our residents fall into the age range of 25-44 years old, which emphasizes the choice of many people to raise their families here. In addition, according to IRES, LLC, in 2005 the median sales price of a single family detached home in Longmont was $239,000, which was less than half the cost for a single family home in Boulder. Our proximity to Boulder and more affordable housing makes Longmont the city of choice for many.

Because it's such an easy place to live, compared to the rest of Boulder County, Longmont has the highest percentage of people who live and work in the city. According to the Longmont Area Economic Council, the top five employers in Longmont, as of February, 2006, are: